Lead Paralegal

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Paralegal in its Risk, Intellectual Property and Litigation Division. This individual will be a member of the Complex Subpoena and Garnishment Team in Charlotte, NC or Minneapolis, MN.  The team provides legal support to Wells Fargo's Legal Support Group) an operations unit that manages legal orders served on the bank. (i.e. subpoenas, liens, levies and garnishment).

In this role, you will:

• Provide subject matter expertise in a specialized area of law, researches and resolves issues and matters involving the most substantial legal and factual complexity, through examination of documentation, investigation and analysis
• Work independently on the most complex assignments, including client inquiries, transactions and projects, claims, disputes, cases and proceedings, and produces concise written materials for clients, attorneys or outside counsel
• Support highly complex areas within the department requiring advanced analytical, written and oral communication, and organizational skills
• Provide support across functions and business lines
• Identify and resolve issues which may impact multiple business lines or the enterprise
• Work closely with risk, compliance and audit, responding to reporting inquiries
• Engage directly with regulatory or other external agency contacts
• Recognize and properly escalate significant matters
• Work directly with clients to understand needs and develops strategic plans to identify and resolve issues
• Identify underlying issues and works independently on the most complex assignments
• Lead initiatives within the Legal Department, including developing or improving key processes
• Provide support to attorneys and business lines
• Collaborate and consult with internal partners to resolve inquiries and issues

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Paralegal experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Required Qualifications for Europe, Middle East & Africa only:

• Experience in Paralegal, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with eDiscovery

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

• Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment

• Strong PowerPoint, Adobe, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint skills/proficiency

• Experience using Onit or similar Matter Management applications 

• Experience working as a litigation paralegal

• Experience in the Financial Services industry, especially in banking

• Experience handling Third Party Subpoenas and various legal orders requesting bank records

• Experience processing Federal and State Civil and Criminal orders

• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients and external contacts

  
  Job Expectations:

  • Paralegal certification or equivalent in accordance with the Business and Professions Code required.

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.